Indiana State vs Murray State Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Murray State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 25th at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 13-16 (7-11) this year after they lost to Belmont by a score of 77-75 in their last game. Indiana State led 28-26 at halftime, but they allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Sycamores shot 38.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Camp Wagner led Indiana State with 31 points and three rebounds, while K’mani Doughty added 13 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sycamores lost to Evansville by a score of 79-74 but did beat Illinois State by a score of 85-76 before that. Indiana State has lost four of their last five games and they are currently ninth in the MVC standings with a 7-11 record. Indiana State has scored 79.6 points per game and they have allowed 79.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Samage Teel is averaging 17.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Jaden Daughtry is averaging 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game this year. Indiana State is shooting 46% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Murray State Racers Betting Preview

The Murray State Racers are 14-15 (8-10) this season after they lost to Bradley in overtime by a score of 85-83 in their last game. Murray State led 39-36 at halftime, but they allowed 39 points in the second half and came up just short in overtime for the loss. The Racers shot 40% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Terence Harcum led Murray State with 22 points and four rebounds, while KyeRon Lindsay added 17 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Racers defeated Southern Illinois by a score of 62-60 but did lose to Northern Iowa by a score of 74-67 before that. Murray State has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for seventh in the MVC standings with an 8-10 record. Murray State has scored 72.1 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game this season. JaCobi Wood is averaging 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Terence Harcum is averaging 11.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Murray State is shooting 43.8% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Murray State will beat Indiana State

• Indiana State has lost each of its last eight Tuesday night road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• The home team has won five of Indiana State’s last six games.
• Indiana State has lost the first half in four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Indiana State’s last seven road games has produced a total of 152+ points.
• Each of Murray State’s last six night games against the Missouri Valley Conference at CFSB Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Indiana State vs Murray State Prediction 

Indiana State comes into this matchup struggling over the last few weeks and they will be back on the road for this game. The Sycamores are shooting 46% from the field this year, but they are 1-6 in their last seven road games. Indiana State has also struggled to play defense this year, as they have allowed at least 76 points in five straight games. Murray State has dropped two of their last three games, but they did just play Bradley very tough last time out. The Racers are shooting just 43.8% from the field this season and while they haven’t been very high-scoring, they should have plenty of offensive success against this Indiana State defense. Take Murray State here.